A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-10 - 1925-01-14
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday at 6.00 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'Within the Law,' from the famous American play by Bayard Veiller. Added attraction: today at 5.15 and 9.15, Sunday at 9.15 p.m. only, The Versatile Four. No increase in price. January 12 & 13 Remarks:…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-14 - 1925-01-17
Summary:

Tomorrow, January 15th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Manila Vaudeville Company presents Misses Miami, Dimple and Millie in songs and dances. Messrs. Dick and Raymond comedians. Also Gloria Swanson and Rodolph [sic] Valentino in 'Beyond the Rocks.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-15
Summary:

Beyond the Rocks,' a Paramount picture with Gloria Swanson as star, comes to the Queen's Theatre today for four days, filmed by the Lasky studio. The story is by Elinor Glyn. In the same programme the Manila Vaudeville Co. makes their initial bow to the Hongkong public by presenting…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-16
Summary:

Gloria Swanson starred in 'Beyond the Rocks,' her Paramount picture showing at the Queen's Theatre this week. Rodolp [sic] Valentino is the leading man. Sam Wood is the director. Film plot included. The Manila Vaudeville Company also presented a fine show with Misses Miami, Dimple…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-19
Summary:

In addition to a Paramount picture 'Beyond the Rocks,' featuring Gloria Swanson and Rodolph [sic] Valentino, a clever troupe of versatile artistes from Manila delighted the Queen's Theatre. The next three days, a First National attraction 'Woman's Place,' featuring…

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Headline: Scaramouche'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-19
Summary:

The Adolph Zukor prize has been awarded by a distinguished body of judges to Rafael Sabatini's novel 'Scaramouche,' produced on the screen by Rex Ingram. Mr. Zukor offered the prize to the writer whose story replay made the best picture to be produced on the screen and publicity…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-10 - 1925-03-13
Summary:

Tuesday to Friday, March 10 to 13 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mastodon Films, Inc. presents Johnny Hines, supported by Doris Kenyon, Edmund Breese, Robert Edeson, Effie Shannon and J. Barney Sherry in 'Sure-Fire Flint.' Prices of admission: at 5.15, 80 cents, 50 cents and 30…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-13
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess fights his first sword duel in 'The Bright Shawl,' adapted from Joseph Hergesheimer's powerful story dealing with Spanish oppression in Cuba. This film will begin an engagement at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow. Film plot included.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-14 - 1925-03-17
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, a First National Pictures presents Dorothy Gish and Richard Barthelmess in Joseph Hergesheimer's flaming romance of Latin love and Spanish hate, 'The Bright Shawl,' a John J. [sic] Robertson production. Coming, Murray, the Handcuff King. March 14 Remarks:…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-16
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess new starring vehicle, First National production, 'The Bright Shawl,' which began an engagement at the Queen's Theatre last night. His two pictures 'Tol'able David' and 'Sonny' are mentioned. Dorothy Gish also starred in 'The Bright…

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Headline: Bright Shawl'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-17
Summary:

Dorothy Gish is doing a Spanish dance at the Queen's Theatre in the Richard Barthelmess picture, 'The Bright Shawl.' Film plot included.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-28 - 1925-03-28
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow last shows at 6, 7.15 and 9.15, Buster Keaton in 'Three Ages.' Also 'Be Reasonable,' a Mack Sennett hilarious comedy in 2 parts. Monday, March 30th, First National Pictures presents 'The Rosary.'

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Headline: The Rosary'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-30
Summary:

Beginning today the Queen's Theatre is showing 'The Rosary,' from the famous stage play and the cast included Lewis Stone, Jane Novak, Wallace Beery, Robert Gordan, Eugenie Besserer and Mildred June. Film plot included.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-30 - 1925-03-30
Summary:

Monday to Thursday, March 30 to April 2 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Lewis Stone, Jane Novak, Wallace Beery and Robert Gordon in 'The Rosary,' an adaption of Edward Rose's famous play of the same name. Coming here soon, 'Rupert of…

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Headline: The Rosary'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-31
Summary:

The Rosary' was shown to crowded houses yesterday at the Queen's Theatre.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-31 - 1925-04-02
Summary:

Today to Thursday, March 31 to April 2 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Lewis Stone, Jane Novak, Wallace Beery and Robert Gordon in 'The Rosary,' an adaption of Edward Rose's famous play of the same name. Also Buster Keaton in 'Electric…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-27 - 1925-04-30
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Carter the magician and his company of talented entertainers. See and hear Miss Evelyn Maxwell. Prices: $3, $2, $1 and 50 cents. Tel. C. 4636. April 28 Remarks: At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Richard Barthelmess and Dorothy Gish in 'Bright Shawl.' April 29 & 30…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-07-31 - 1925-08-03
Summary:

Hereafter, First National, United Artists, Paramount, Metro and Goldwyn will contribute their finest photoplays to the Queen's, together with the super-production of Pathe, Warner Bros. and Universal. The latest Gaumont and Pathe British Gazette and Pathe American news will also be shown.…

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Headline: Queen's
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-08-24 - 1925-08-24
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Lila Lee in 'The Midnight Girl.' Also Christy [sic] comedy and Topical film. Tomorrow, 'The Unknown Purple.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-10-13 - 1925-10-13
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Johnny Hines in 'Conductor 1492.' Tomorrow till Saturday at 2.30, 5, 7.15 and 9.30, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad.'